How Does Iron Deficiency Affect Brain Development in Children?
TL;DR Iron is not important only for the blood count — it has a key role in the development of the brain and nervous system. Iron deficiency in children can affect attention, concentration, learning, and behavior. The most sensitive periods are pregnancy, the first years of life, and periods of intensive growth. A child can have low ferritin and iron deficiency even when hemoglobin is still within normal limits. Timely recognition and iron supplementation are important for proper child development.
